News in Hilo
ShinyHunters hackers say they breached FBI, stole data on bureau employees
WASHINGTON — The digital extortion group known as “ShinyHunters” said on Tuesday that it had breached the Federal Bureau of Investigation and stolen data on a huge number of current and former FBI employees.
‘Looksmaxxing’ influencer Clavicular charged with rape in Massachusetts
BOSTON — The social media “looksmaxxing” influencer known as Clavicular has been charged with raping a 17-year-old girl who told police she became intoxicated at his family’s home on Massachusetts’ Cape Cod after he invited her to join him on live stream videos.
Obituaries for September 23
June Marie Hiraki, 82, of Hilo, died September 15, 2026, at a private care home in Hilo. Born June 12, 1944, in Boston, Massachusetts, she was retired from Hilo Benioff Medical Center and had also worked for Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center. Private services. No flowers or…
Trump, Greenland, Denmark sign deal in bid to end Arctic standoff
UNITED NATIONS — President Donald Trump and the leaders of Greenland and Denmark signed an agreement on Tuesday that permits a larger US military presence on Greenland and may resolve a standoff over the strategically located and mineral-rich island.
US halts Obamacare enrollment for over 760,000 enrollees, claiming fraud
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is halting enrollment in Obamacare health plans for more than 760,000 enrollees it believes were fraudulently signed up, Vice President JD Vance said on Tuesday, part of an anti-fraud effort he estimated would save $2.2 billion in taxpayer…
News in brief for September 23
Hayden Panettiere died from toxic effects of fentanyl and other drugs
Raise taxes on billionaires federally, not state by state
I favor higher taxes on the ultra-wealthy. But I worry that California’s proposed tax on billionaires will inflict lasting damage on the economy and undermine the state’s status as a global home for innovation.
Big Tech is warning against AI. Will our government listen?
Not too long ago, Big Tech CEOs were in a high-speed race to be first to advance artificial intelligence. Now they are having second thoughts. The technology is developing so fast that they have seen the dangers themselves and are calling for a slowdown.
Your Views for September 23
Artificial intelligence threat is no longer science fiction
County: Electrical failure causes discharge of partially treated sewage in Hilo
The Hawaii County Department of Environmental Management reports that a “process bypass” occurred Monday night at the Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant.
State’s unemployment ranks grow as more people join labor force
More people in Hawaii are joining the labor force looking for work.
Seven nabbed in Big Island warrant sweep
The Hawaii Police Department, with county, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, conducted an islandwide warrant sweep Sept. 14-18, resulting in the arrest of seven individuals wanted on outstanding arrest warrants. Participating agencies included Homeland Security…